2nd Shift Mental Health​/Psychiatric Nurse; RN

What You’ll Do At DBH

As a Mental Health/Psychiatric RN you will:

• Serve in a fundamental role as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients creating and executing treatment plans
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, & response to medication and treatment
• As charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients and provide support and direction for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery
• Contribute vital input on records, plans, and reports
• Facilitate patient group activities

Hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit, pay range $13–$48.90/hour plus $1.50 shift differential and $3.50 PM hours supplement. Full‑time second shift 2:30pm–11pm, 5 8‑hour shifts a week, every other weekend rotation.

Location:

Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare, 2200 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223.

• Health insurance upon hire;
  State of Ohio pays 85% of premiums for full‑time employees and 50% for part‑time.
• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period.
• Up to $1,000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse.
• Up to 80 hours of vacation advancement upon hire.
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included.
• Yearly Paid Time Off cash out option.
• Childbirth/Adoption leave.
• Up to $3,000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program;
  Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program.
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System – state contributes 14%.
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan.

• Must complete a 3‑week full‑time orientation (business days Monday‑Friday 7:30am‑4pm).
• May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior.
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment.
• Biennial renewal of licensure as registered nurse required.

Primary Job Skill:
Nursing

Technical

Skills:

Medication Management, Mental Health, Therapeutical Services

Professional

Skills:

Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Building Trust, Coaching, Collaboration, Motivating Others, Decision Making, Delegation, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Priority Setting

Official transcripts for all post‑secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application are required. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days will result in disqualification. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate academic validity.

Central Ohio Behavioral Health, Columbus, Ohio, United States.

$34.96 – $48.90 per hour.

Full‑time second shift 2:30pm – 11pm.

1199

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We employ over 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, and the central office located in the James

A. Rhodes State Office Tower.

• Service‑Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency